Campagnone Common

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North Common

The Campagnone Common, also called the North Common, is an important centerpiece of the City of Lawrence. Campagnone Common is named for the three Campagnone brothers of Lawrence who gave their lives during World War II. Also, the North Common is one of the most used, recognized and loved of the City’s parks. It provides quiet respite from the urban streetscape, unstructured play lawns, magnificent trees, a traditional playground and formal baseball field. Certain parts of the Common are also adopted by certain residents such as the northeast corner that sees locals playing dominoes all hours of the day when the weather is nice. Currently the North Common is the site for Semana Hispana and the Bread and Roses Festival, two festivals with high turnout celebrating the rich culture and history of the city. The North Common is many things to many Lawrencians: a front yard, a beautiful view, a place to find sun and shade, and a place to play but most of all a place of pride. Seventeen acres of open space were deeded to the City by its founders and through many years and many threats of development and despair, the Common has remained.

Current Renovation Work

Background

The city has received a grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to make some improvements on this important community space. In early 2012, the Lawrence received a $500,000 grant for the work to renovate the common, and the city also received a $300,000 grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the improvements.The newest renovations will include drinking fountains surrounded by trees, installation of a new underground electrical conduit, a modern storm water management system, lamps with LED lights, renovating the playground, heavy duty brick pavements, more benches and trash receptacles, as well as game tables for dominoes.